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Hunter Selection Limited; Harlow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Selection Limited seeks an experienced multi-skilled engineer for a fast-paced FMCG food manufacturing site in the UK. You will lead a small on-shift engineering team, drive reliability, and support continuous improvement to maximise equipment uptime across packaging lines.

The role requires 5 years FMCG manufacturing experience, an engineering qualification (Level 3+), and PLC fault-finding skills. You will balance hands-on and hands-off duties and collaborate with senior engineering

Qualifications

• 5 years FMCG manufacturing experience.
• Electrical certification (18th Edition) or equivalent.
• PLC fault finding at I/O level.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, sensors, motors and inverters.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3 per shift.
• Reactive and preventative maintenance.
• Support planned, reactive and preventative maintenance across production assets.
• Ensure full compliance with site H&S procedures (permits, RAMS, audits).
• Work with automation, packaging, and processing equipment (conveyors, robotics, weighing, vision systems, thermoformers, etc.).
• Work closely with senior engineering leadership to improve performance, downtime, and reliability.
• Support training, skills gap development, and contractor management.
• Balance hands-on and hands-off duties depending on operational needs.

Skills

FMCG manufacturing experience

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Education

Engineering Level 3 or above

Tools

PLC fault finding (I/O)

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Sensors, motors & inverters

Automation equipment knowledge

Job description

• Strong progression pathway toward management roles
• Continuous training, OEM courses, and technical development

About:

We're looking for an experienced multi-skilled engineer to join a high-performing food manufacturing site and play a key role in maintaining and optimising production performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience in FMCG, food or packaging to get into a business who invest in the team, the site and you.

You'll lead a small on-shift engineering team, drive reliability, support continuous improvement, and ensure equipment uptime across fast-paced FMCG lines.

Responsibilities:

• Working alongside a team of 3 per shift
• Reactive and preventative maintenance
• Supporting planned, reactive, and preventative maintenance across production assets
• Ensuring full compliance with site H&S procedures (permits, RAMS, audits)
• Working with automation, packaging, and processing equipment (conveyors, robotics, weighing, vision systems, thermoformers, etc.)
• Working closely with senior engineering leadership to improve performance, downtime, and reliability
• Supporting training, skills gap development, and contractor management
• Balancing hands-on and hands-off duties depending on operational needs

Requirements:

• Multi-Skilled engineer with 5 years FMCG manufacturing experience

Proven engineering experience within FMCG manufacturing, food or packaging production

• Level 3 or above in Engineering
• Electrical certification or qualification (18th Edition or others considered)
• PLC fault finding experience (I/O level)
• Good knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, sensors, motors, and inverters
• Strong communicator with good initiative and problem-solving ability

Good to Have:

• PLC programming exposure
• Health & Safety qualifications